Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle

October 1st, 9am: The president heads to the Lone Star State to defend his economic record while voters are worried about the cost of living. Then, the FTC opens an investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic over risks to consumers, and Steph talks to OpenAI's Chief Global Affairs Officer. Plus, oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz hits prewar levels, but what does it mean for prices at the pump?...

September 30th, 10am: A new Quinnipiac poll puts Trump's approval at 34 percent, as 71 percent of voters say they want candidates who support AI guardrails. Plus, Hegseth is expected to announce a 20 percent cut to the senior officer ranks. And, the Supreme Court clears the way for deportations to third countries. Nikki McCann Ramírez, Philip Bump, Ron Insana and Paul Rieckhoff join The Group Chat...

September 30th, 9am: Today, more tough polling for the president, as Trump's campaign travel schedule reveals just how deep a hole Republicans are in, only five weeks out from the midterms. Then, AI leaders sign a self-policing pledge after warnings that AI may pose risks to humanity and once company called for a slowdown in development. Plus, MS NOW's own Rachel Maddow is here on her new document...

September 29th, 10am: Special coverage continues from Capitol Hill, where former DOJ special counsel Jack Smith faces the Senate Judiciary Committee for his hearing titled "Oversight of Jack Smith's Abuse of Authority and the Targeting of Republicans and Related Matters." Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

September 29th, 9am: With 35 days to go until the midterms, special coverage takes us to Capitol Hill, where former DOJ special counsel Jack Smith faced intense questioning from Republican senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee. The official title of the hearing was: "Oversight of Jack Smith's Abuse of Authority and the Targeting of Republicans and Related Matters." Republicans say Smith's inv...

September 28th, 10am: Republican lawmakers call for an end to the war, while Trump's new campaign ads paid for by the government raise ethical and legal questions. Then, new MS NOW reporting that the FBI acknowledged a major cybersecurity breach that exposed employee personnel information. Plus, TV networks resume pool coverage even as CNN was blocked from Air Force One over the weekend. Jim Acost...

September 28th, 9am: With the midterms five weeks out, we're taking a look at Democrats' chances of winning both chambers of Congress as the president's approval rating hits a new low. Then, Trump is set to roll back fuel economy rules for cars as gas prices surge. Plus, what we know about OpenAI's model going rogue and messing with government websites. Susan Glasser, Mark Leibovich, Shawna Thomas...

September 24th, 10am: A developing hour, with breaking updates on the lawsuit over the White House press ban after MS NOW reporters were again kept off the grounds this morning. Then, Trump welcomes Xi Jinping for a state visit and dinner, and what's at stake for the summit. Plus, an update on Trump's clash with the architect over the ballroom. Molly Jong-Fast, Ayman Mohyeldin, Laura Barrón-López,...

September 24th, 9am: Despite a federal judge ordering the Trump administration to immediately restore the press's access, MS NOW reporters were not allowed back on White House grounds this morning. Then, Trump rolls out the red carpet, and much more, for Chinese President Xi Jinping, but as it stands now we won't be able to bring you any pictures, so what's at stake for this summit? Plus, the brew...

September 23rd, 10am: Byron Donalds strips Trump references from his campaign website and Kamala Harris returns to Michigan campaigning for progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Then, a judge will hear arguments over Trump's media ban, and Republicans in tight Senate races break with the president and call for an end to the Iran war. Plus, Anthony Scaramucci on his new book, and why the administra...

September 23rd, 9am: More and more Republican candidates are distancing themselves from the White House as new polls spell trouble for the midterms. Then, the Trump administration flip-flops and now says it wants a ban on diesel exports, but will that even make a dent in record fuel prices? Plus, Steph speaks to the bipartisan duo behind an AI safety bill, as the debate over how to regulate the te...

September 22nd, 10am: President Trump addresses the UN General Assembly, and the Group Chat reacts to his speech. David Rohde, Richard Stengel and Michael McFaul join Money Power Politics this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

September 22nd, 9am: President Trump is set to address the UN General Assembly at a time of frayed alliances and a global energy crisis sparked by the unpopular war he started. Then, Republicans are getting so worried about the midterms that some candidates are now bucking the president and calling for an end to the Iran war. Plus, Paramount reaches a settlement that clears a hurdle for its merger...

September 21st, 10am: As a competitive midterm election looms, the president calls rising gas prices an inexpensive price to pay for the Iran war. Plus, Nnamdi Egwuonwu talks to a Louisiana farmer facing his most expensive harvest season ever. And, Trump meets New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ahead of the UN General Assembly. Katie Drummond, Reed Galen, Basil Smikle, Jonathan Lemire and Nnamdi E...

September 21st, 9am: MS NOW, Politico and CNN are suing the White House for banning their journalists. Then, the continued debate over how to regulate artificial intelligence, as another tech company reports its AI model went rogue. Plus, the toll the war in Iran is taking on American farmers amid sky high diesel prices. Vaughn Hillyard, Fallon Gallagher, James Sample, Susan Glasser, Nilay Patel,...

September 18, 2026, 10AM: New reporting from The New York Times reveals districts Trump carried by double-digits are now more competitive. Plus, Congressmen Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler are calling the warning from a former Anthropic employee "a five alarm security risk." And, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he's donating $2 million to humanitarian aid in Gaza after the backlash fo...

September 18, 2026, 9AM: As early voting begins in some states, polling data is not getting better for Republicans. Plus, JPMorgan analysts are basically throwing in the towel when it comes to forecasting where oil prices are headed as the Iran war has no clear end in sight. And, lawyers for the Trump administration are returning to court for arguments over the nearly $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponizat...

September 17, 2026, 10AM: A live studio audience joins the group chat to discuss the midterms, development in A.I., the Iran war and much more. Mike Allen, Jim Vandehei, Shawna Thomas, Ron Insana, and Fmr. Amb. Rahm Emanuel are part of the conversation. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

September 17, 2026, 9AM: President Trump is blaming everyone but Kevin Warsh for voting to raise interest rates. Plus, the Iran war widens with the Houthis tightening their grip on shipping lanes in the region. And, is the GOP avoiding Trump's advice and going rogue? Scott Lincicome, Neil Irwin, Gautham Mukunda, Burgess Everett, Mark McKinnon and Roger McNamee join Money Power Politics this Thursd...

September 16, 2026, 10AM: Mark Zuckerberg appears to be rejecting calls to slow down A.I. development. Plus, a deep dive into just how much the Iran war is costing taxpayers. And, a Putin-linked Russian oligarch reportedly helped finance Don Trump Jr's wedding after-party. Philip Bump, Paul Rieckhoff, Jacob Weisberg, David Rohde and Joshua Robinson join The Group Chat this Wednesday morning. Sign...

September 16, 2026, 9AM: Trump campaigns with fmr. RNC chair Michael Whatley for North Carolina's Senate seat. Plus, a report shows the Iran war cost the U.S. $38 billion as of August 1. And, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates, even though the President is demanding the opposite. Luke Broadwater, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ali Vitali, Priya Sridhar, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Natasha Sari...

September 15, 2026, 10am: MS NOW Host Erielle Reshef and the panel react to lawmakers questions to FBI Director Kash Patel. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 15, 2026, 9am: MS NOW Host Erielle Reshef and the panel react to the tense confrontations at a Senate hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 14th, 10am: There are just 50 days until the midterms, and President Trump's pitch to keep Republicans in power has a problem: the economy is in trouble. Prices are rising faster than wages, gas is over $4.30, diesel set another record, and the Fed meets this week with expectations growing that it will raise rates for the first time since 2023. Then, the President doubles down on his ple...

September 14th, 9am: While more industry leaders call for a slowdown, it doesn't sound like the President is on board. Then, the Iran-backed Houthis launch new attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and are threatening another major shipping route. Plus, the House Oversight Committee is set to take its first steps to hold investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress. Dasha Burns, Jeff Mason, Kevin Fre...